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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,572.06, 14,575.62 and 9,095.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,572.06, 14,575.62 and 9,095.84 is: 12,540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,572.06 : 14,575.62 = 9,095.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,572.06/14,575.62 = 9,095.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,572.06x = 14,575.62 × 9,095.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,572.06x = 132,577,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,577,507.42/10,572.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.37

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